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Google temporarily disabled YouTube's advanced captions without warning

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Google says SRV3 captions were causing playback errors, so it has "temporarily" disabled them.

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Google Report Highlights Nigerians’ Strong Optimism and Adoption of AI

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A recent report by Google reveals that Nigerians are not only embracing artificial intelligence (AI) but are outpacing global averages in the way they use the technology across education, work, and business. Titled “Our Life with AI:…

These newly released phones are putting Samsung, Google, and Apple to shame

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Realme and Honor launch phones with massive 10,000 mAh batteries.

Nigeria leading in global AI adoption for learning, entrepreneurship: Google Report

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The report showed that Nigerians are embracing AI tools at an exceptional rate and are highly optimistic about the technology’s future.

Google Photos Leaks Second Much-Needed Battery Drain Fix

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Is Google Photos draining your battery? A new leak reveals a feature that stops background uploads from killing your power. Here is how to check your phone now.

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Google's AI overview search results are so dumb, it took author Chuck Wendig just weeks to convince it he has a cat named 'Sir Mewlington Von Pissbreath' that can speak 'limited Cantonese'

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One of the most obnoxious traits of the AI slop era is the way any phrase you type into Google is now likely to prompt an AI overview speculating about what a sequence of words means, making up a bunch of stuff whole cloth, and being…

More problems: Google Pixel testers say the latest Android 16 beta is still crashing apps

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Enrolled Pixel testers reported Microsoft app crashes once again, despite Google's latest update.

ChatGPT Is quietly replacing Google's most important page, study finds

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New data suggests ChatGPT is becoming the default starting point online, with people using it as their homepage, adding widgets and even wanting to shop inside the app.

Google Sees Surge in Sales of Gemini AI Models

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Google has reportedly seen a surge in sales of its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) models. This uptick indicates an improvement in the quality of those models, according to Seeking Alpha, which itself cited a paywalled report by The…

Planning a Winter Trip? Get the Cheapest Flights With Google

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Google Flights makes it easy to travel on a budget, no matter where you want to roam.

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AI News Roundup – Apple chooses Google Gemini AI to power updated Siri, AI tool discovers treatment for rare disease, US imposes new tariffs on AI chip sales to China, and more

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To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following.... By: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Google has finally killed the Stadia Bluetooth tool — but this person rescued it

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Did you save your Google Stadia controller like I told you last month? It's still not too late. This week, Google has finally removed the tool that converts the now-useless controller into a decent Bluetooth gamepad. But there's another…

A Google Gemini security flaw let hackers use calendar invites to steal private data

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Another prompt injection variant was discovered and remedied.

Nigeria leading globally in AI adoption — Google

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The survey shows a massive 88% of Nigerian adults have used an AI chatbot, a huge 18-point jump from 2024 and 62% global average

Shopify and Google Launch Universal Commerce Protocol to Transform AI Shopping

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Discover how Shopify and Google are revolutionizing the online shopping experience with their new Universal Commerce Protocol. This innovative collaboration aims to leverage AI technology to enhance consumer interactions and streamline the…

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Nigeria tops global AI adoption in learning, entrepreneurship – Google

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A new Google report reveals Nigeria is leading the world in AI adoption, with 88% of adults using AI tools for learning, work, and entrepreneurship.

Google Gemini Flaw Let Attackers Access Private Calendar Data

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Security researchers found a Google Gemini flaw that let hidden instructions in a meeting invite extract private calendar data and create deceptive events.

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Google Phone ‘Keep portrait mode’ call setting returns to beta [U]

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To address how Phone by Google recently gained a landscape calling screen, the dialer app is now offering a setting to “Keep portrait mode on calls.”

‘Google Me,’ They Also Win. Finding The Next Curt Cignetti In College Football

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Identifying the next Curt Cignetti in College football. UNLV, Florida, Wake Forest can all get it done